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Subtract 84/45 from 80/9

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 1 39/45

80/9 - 84/45 is 316/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    80/9 = 80 × 5/9 × 5 = 400/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/45 - 84/45 = 400 - 84/45 = 316/45
  5. In mixed form: 71/45

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